Zoom users will be required to update their Zoom app to ensure it is no more than nine months behind the current version beginning November 1. This is an ongoing change; meaning, every time you access Zoom beginning November 1 and on, this check will be performed. If your Zoom app version is older than nine months, you will be prompted to update to a more recent version before you can access Zoom maybe even delaying your ability to join a meeting or class. GOVSTECH has verified that APSU computers will receive the latest Zoom versions. The change will still impact those using the Zoom app on personal devices including students. If you are using Zoom in a course, you may consider asking your students to ensure they are on the latest version. Also, please take a moment to check the devices you often use to access Zoom and update your Zoom app if necessary.

Tutor.com’s Student Success Tutoring is designed to help students organize, prioritize, and achieve their academic goals. These are perfect topics to complement academic tutoring. Used together, your students are supported holistically which is especially important as we approach finals. Please share this one-page student handout with them. Students and faculty access this service through their courses in D2L (not at www.tutor.com). Visit the online tutoring website for more information.

Turnitin is most often known for its ability to deter plagiarism and promote academic integrity in papers. But, did you know you can also have Turnitin review presentations? Turnitin can accept several file types including PowerPoint. Additionally, Turnitin can help streamline grading and feedback for assignments with features such as voice feedback, comments, rubrics, QuickMarks, and linking to the D2L gradebook. Visit Distance Education’s Turnitin webpage for more information including short videos to help you create an assignment, read the students’ originality reports, and provide feedback.

Winter Term Checklist: Provides links and instructions on how to register and get started in the term.

Winter Term Grade Predictor Calculator: Our grade predictor calculator is a nifty tool that provides students a reasonable estimate of success in winter term courses.

Success Tips for Winter Term: These ten tips will ensure students have a successful start in the term.

Financial Aid: The Student Financial Aid Office crafted communication that breaks down financial aid requirements for our winter term stakeholders.

Important Dates: Winter Term is only four weeks so, students need to stay informed of important dates in the term.

December 8 - Confirm classes deadline. OneStop closed from 9 p.m. through 8 a.m.

December 11 - Classes Begin

December 17 - 14th day of processing classes; Last day to drop without record; Last day to receive 75% fee adjustment.

December 28 - Last day to drop with an automatic "W". Last day to receive a 25% fee adjustment.

January 9 - Last day of classes

Note: If a student registers for a winter course, they must confirm in the SPRI term to prevent a schedule loss. Consider sharing the registration confirmation video with students who need assistance with confirming their winter schedule.

Student Support Services:  Students have access to virtual support services during the winter term.  Advisers might remind students that all on-campus offices and labs will be closed during the winter break.

For more information about Winter Term, visit https://www.apsu.edu/winter/index.php

Just a reminder, we offer two Laptop Loan programs and a MiFi Loan program for students to complete their coursework. Certain requirements have to be met, so please encourage your students to read the site thoroughly before submitting a support ticket.